What “Playing Now” Looks Like in Telehealth
Perspectives from West Music’s Music Therapy Team Rachel Burchett, Hayley Graham, and Rachael Willeke Starting Over It's overwhelming, right? Trying to take a craft steeped in interpersonal interaction that you’ve been honing for years and moving it to a screen in a...
Help Students Make Music at Home
To say we are currently in uncharted waters would be a HUGE understatement. While our remote teaching/learning environment is fraught with challenges, there are opportunities that can be realized by “thinking out of the box.” It is truly inspiring to see and hear via...
Band and Orchestra Instrument Cleaning and Sanitization Tips
We hope everyone continues to remain safe and healthy during this challenging time. In the interest of public health and safety for our customers and associates, we offer these practical cleaning tips for staying safe when playing your instrument. There is a...
Set Your Classroom Up For Success!
Set yourself up for success by maximizing your remaining budget dollars. We're here to help you find the best options for you and your students!School and work might look a bit different right now, but some things don't change, like our dedication to music educators...
Improve Your Remote Lessons? Sounds Great!
When I was a kid, the idea that you could both talk to and see someone over the phone was fantasy-the stuff of spy movies and Star Trek. Today, not only are Facetime, Zoom, and Skype widely used, they have become a necessity to many. In our current environment, while...
Practice At Home: Tips for Staying Connected
Stuck at home? Looking for some inspiration? West Music has you covered. We are working on compiling resources and opportunities for players of all ages and abilities to keep making music and staying motivated. We will continue to add resources to this page to keep...
Using Music for Self-Care
During stressful times like these, music can be a source of solace. It can help us to calm down, distract us from our troubles, or motivate us to move our bodies. In music therapy sessions, a board-certified music therapist utilizes music to address non-musical goals. While listening to your favorite music at home is not technically music therapy, there are many ways that individuals can utilize music to benefit their overall well-being.
Making Music at Home
Already watched your kids’ favorite video 32 times….today? Ready to throw a board game out a window? Made so many cookie recipes even the dog won’t try them? It’s time for some creative music making at home! Whether you know almost nothing or a lot about music, we...
Remote Reading Repertoire
Whether you are a teacher moving your curriculum online or a parent who us suddenly a home school teacher, West Music is here to help! Our Educational Consultants have picked out some great resources that can be used at home or over video to keep students actively...
Top 15 Things You Didn’t Know You Needed
Everyone is looking for some way to make their daily lives a little bit better. Whether it’s a gadget or a novelty instrument to improve your music-making, the choices out there can get overwhelming! Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Here are 15 of our favorite items...